diff --git a/packages/docusaurus-theme-classic/src/theme/SkipToContent/index.tsx b/packages/docusaurus-theme-classic/src/theme/SkipToContent/index.tsx
index 0229aed4a0..a65cd2ec1c 100644
--- a/packages/docusaurus-theme-classic/src/theme/SkipToContent/index.tsx
+++ b/packages/docusaurus-theme-classic/src/theme/SkipToContent/index.tsx
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ function SkipToContent(): JSX.Element {
   });
 
   return (
-    <div ref={containerRef}>
+    <div ref={containerRef} role="region">
       {/* eslint-disable-next-line jsx-a11y/anchor-is-valid */}
       <a href="#" className={styles.skipToContent} onClick={handleSkip}>
         <Translate